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How to sign: participate in games or sport
"We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches";
See also: play out
Similiar / Same: play
Categories: compete, contend, vie
Within this category: ace, backstop, bandy, bid, bowl, catch, complete, cradle, cricket, croquet, curl, develop, develop, die, exit, face off, field, foul, fullback, fumble, gamble, golf, misplay, play out, putt, put out, quarterback, replay, revoke, seesaw, snooker, start, tee off, unblock, volley, walk
How to sign: the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
Categories: action
Within this category: bowling, catching, golfing, pitching
How to sign: the performance of a part or role in a drama
Similiar / Same: acting, playacting, performing
Categories: activity, performing arts
Within this category: business, hamming, heroics, impersonation, mime, portrayal, roleplaying, skit